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Michael_4 Offline
#1 Posted : Friday, 15 May 2009 8:55:37 AM(UTC)
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gday guys

my dad took my car out for a drive yesterday. As he was cruzin along he put his foot down to increase speed and when it got to about 70 80 it starting shaking and it shut down. I asked if the petrol had run out but he said he had just put petrol in it. After sitting for 5mins it started again but drove sluggish.
Any thoughts what could be the problem???
Thanks.
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#2 Posted : Friday, 15 May 2009 9:37:54 AM(UTC)
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What model and motor?
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#3 Posted : Friday, 15 May 2009 10:39:13 AM(UTC)
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yeah that would help sorry.

I have a auto 1974 HQ Monaro sedan with a 253H motor.
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#4 Posted : Friday, 15 May 2009 10:49:06 AM(UTC)
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One of the things i would check would be the mecanical fuel pump. the ruber diaphram maybe stuffed
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#5 Posted : Friday, 15 May 2009 11:11:50 AM(UTC)
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ok thanks for the tip. How can i tell if the rubbers stuffed. Ha ha im still learning even though it maybe simple.
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#6 Posted : Thursday, 21 May 2009 7:30:20 AM(UTC)
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hi guys i have a 89 vn calais the engine management light keeps coming on i have been told its a sensor was wondering if this is true where is it located thxs
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#7 Posted : Thursday, 21 May 2009 9:13:33 AM(UTC)
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Originally posted by calaisman
hi guys i have a 89 vn calais the engine management light keeps coming on i have been told its a sensor was wondering if this is true where is it located thxs


Hi calaisman, sounds like your oxygen sensor has a build up of carbon on it or your map sensor is dirty. Is it coming on when you have been driving down a freeway or in trafic?
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#8 Posted : Thursday, 21 May 2009 7:49:01 PM(UTC)
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hi thanxs for your reply its constantly on the whole time your driving whereabouts is the oxygen sensor located?
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#9 Posted : Friday, 22 May 2009 6:59:08 AM(UTC)
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exaust manifold
Havent you learnt anything from that guy that gives sermons at church?...Captain whats his name.
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#10 Posted : Friday, 22 May 2009 7:29:45 AM(UTC)
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thanxs 4 that
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